Maxwell School
International School in Madrid
Quick answer
Maxwell School is an international school serving expat families in Madrid, with notably small class sizes averaging 10 students. Tuition of $5,000–$15,000/year is in line with Madrid averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Other taught at Maxwell School.
- Tuition: $5,000–$15,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 10 (max 15) Madrid international school · 75 students total.
- 15 nationalities top: Spanish.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 9.00.
75
15 (Spanish)
10 avg / 15 max
Rolling
About Maxwell School
Individualised curriculum, Small class sizes. We offer an environment tailored to each learner, integrating special needs support seamlessly into a strong academic framework.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school lists some support, but the listing is imported and unverified — confirm it directly with the school.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- •Listed (unverified): Learning support: moderate
- •Listed (unverified): In-house specialist staff listed
- •Listed (unverified): Educational psychologist available
- •Listed (unverified): EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 4920-13390 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,400(+14%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $12,900 |
| Cost position in Madrid | 73th percentile(above average) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Verify fees directly with school. Fees may not include registration, transport, or exam costs.
Other
We offer IGCSE
Mostly C, B, and A
Spanish and French
Individualised curriculum, additional support.
Yes we have expert staff available. We also offer the Arrowsmith Program, but generally, we offer this to all students, not just special needs.
Yes
9.00 – 16.30
Yes
Yes
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Madrid
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Spanish
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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